I remember reading arguments against using VPNs with services that already know who you are such as Instagram and Snapchat. However, I have a counter argument for this and want to know people’s opinions on it. An IP address is a universal data point that is not tied to a specific service unlike yo…

ignoramous June 5, 2024, 10:33am 11

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